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Sweet potatoes Shutterstock You’re not alone if SAD is causing you to crave carbs. While we may feel pressured to resist carb cravings, working some quality complex carbs into our diet is actually really important this time of year. The reason it’s a good idea is because carbohydrates help support efficient production of serotonin, a mood-regulating neurotransmitter. Trying to chase away the blues by calling a lonely hard-boiled egg “breakfast” and then berating ourselves for still craving carbs is a losing game....

Here’s How Much Kat Von D Got Paid For LA Ink Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Oct. 5, 2020 1:53 pm EST Tattoo-based reality shows are everywhere, but back in the day Kat Von D’s LA Ink pretty much ruled the roost. The artist, musician, and founder of KVD Vegan Beauty actually started out on another show, Miami Ink, but her fame skyrocketed once she was the focus. As People reported at the time, LA Ink was canceled in 2011 after four successful seasons on TLC, with both sides claiming the choice had been made by them....

Here’s What Actually Happens When You Eat An Apple Every Day Shutterstock By Erin Fenton/July 31, 2020 10:22 am EST Apples are one of America’s favorite fruits, and it’s not hard to see why. Red or green, apples are nutritional powerhouses (and they’re even better if you choose organic). According to the Harvard School of Public Health, eating apples has been proven to help with everything from weight loss to heart health....

Here’s Where The Original Below Deck Chief Stewardess Is Today Joe Kohen / Getty Images By Megan Scott/Dec. 9, 2020 4:58 pm EST Bravo’s Below Deck was a different show when the first season aired back in 2013, thanks in part to the chief stewardess at the time: Adrienne Gang. She was no Kate Chastain, that’s for sure. But Adrienne brought her own brand of bossy leadership and drama to the show, and whether you loved her or loved to hate her, it’s hard to deny her watchability — no matter how cringeworthy it may have been....

Here’s Why Virana From Raya And The Last Dragon Sounds So Familiar Disney By Joey Keogh/March 2, 2021 12:31 pm EST Disney’s 2021 release Raya and the Last Dragon is storming the boards with an impressive 96 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing. Critics are praising the film’s commitment to diversity, with The Guardian arguing it’s “proof that Disney needs to focus on moving forward rather than continuing to look back,” while RogerEbert....

A terrifying accident left Little People, Big World’s Jacob Roloff injured YouTube When Little People, Big World debuted back in 2006, Matt and Amy Roloff’s kids were still little. Youngest child Jacob was just 8-years-old, while daughter Molly was 12. Fraternal twins Jeremy and Zach (the latter the only Roloff child to have achondroplasia) were 15. Given the show’s long and successful run, viewers literally watched the four grow up on television....

How To Get Perfect Wings Every Time On Hooded Eyes Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Dec. 3, 2020 1:29 pm EST Ever since the winged-eyeliner trend has taken off, those with hooded eyelids have had to learn how to discreetly deal with smudging. Even without the wings, eyeliner can leave long black lines on droopier lids. But, being left with frazzled marks all over your eyes can be a thing of the past when you learn the proper technique for your eye shape....

Inside Jeopardy! Star Ken Jennings’ Life Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Nicole Width/Nov. 24, 2020 3:00 pm EST Jeopardy! announced on Monday that they will resume production of the game show at the end of the month. Instead of naming a replacement for the show’s beloved and longtime host Alex Trebeck, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer two weeks prior, the show’s executives have decided to use a series of guest hosts as they resume filming episodes set to air in 2021....

Makeup Ingredients You Should Avoid If You Have Dry Skin Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/Jan. 4, 2021 3:46 am EST When it comes to shopping for the perfect foundation, blush, highlighter, or beauty necessities, there are a number of options to suit any skin tone or texture. Despite this variety, professionals and amateurs alike don’t often take the time to read the labels on their makeup staples to ensure that they are not applying cosmetics that contain ingredients that are harmful for their particular skin type....

Miley Cyrus’ Sad Confession About Liam Hemsworth Is Turning Heads Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Dec. 3, 2020 12:01 pm EST Miley Cyrus revealed what really happened between her and her ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth, in a recent interview with Howard Stern. The marriage lasted less than a year, with the couple splitting up in August 2019 after tying the knot the previous December. What went wrong? It looks like the couple simply couldn’t get along....

The British royal family has been in the spotlight for centuries Wpa Pool/Getty Images The royals of the House of Windsor known today are descendants of King George V and his wife, Queen Mary, who ascended to the throne in 1910, but the monarchy dates back to the 10th century, according to the official website of the royal family. And of course, the family has always been in the spotlight. Earlier this week, the Daily Mail announced that Prince Philip’s grandson, Harry, and Harry’s wife Meghan will participate in a tell-all TV special with Oprah Winfrey, which could potentially strip the couple of all royal privileges....

The Reason You Should Be Eating Almond Butter Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Oct. 22, 2020 1:41 pm EST Nut butter consumption has gone through the roof over the last decade with the classic peanut, cashew, and even pistachio varieties. However, one has stood out as a healthy favorite. Vegans and vegetarians know almond butter as a valuable source of protein, fats, and minerals, as noted by VeryWell Fit, but it isn’t just for a meat-free diet....

The Truth About Lululemon’s Founder Jim Bennett/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/July 7, 2020 1:49 pm EST The story of Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is tied closely with that of the company he established in 1998. But just how much do you really know about the man who put yoga pants on the map and helped turn America into the land of the stretchy waistband? Wilson says the idea for the company came to him when he took part in his first yoga class at the age of 42 and saw people practicing in baggy clothes....

The Truth About Mina Starsiak Hawk’s Store - Exclusive Michael Kovac/Getty Images By Taylor Marsh/Feb. 10, 2021 3:06 pm EST Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper have Magnolia Market. Drew and Jonathan Scott from The Property Brothers have Scott Living. Shea and Syd McGee of Dream Home Makeover have Studio McGee. There are tons of home renovation shows on HGTV and beyond that have moved from screens to real-life, brick-and-mortar stores....

This Is The Least Effective Type Of Face Mask, According To Science Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Aug. 10, 2020 4:40 pm EST There are a lot of face masks out there, but they aren’t all created equal. A shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) means that most of us who don’t work in the health field are using non-medical face masks, and it can be hard sorting out the good ones from the bad ones....

Trump’s Parting Letter To Biden On Inauguration Day Is Turning Heads Eric Thayer/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Jan. 20, 2021 11:27 pm EST To the very end, and until Air Force One took former President Donald Trump out of Joint Base Andrews and to Florida and Mar-a-Lago, Trump refused to concede, and he refused to refer to President Joe Biden by name. But as he stood before his family and supporters before his departure, Trump graciously attempted to give a shoutout to the incoming administration, saying, “I wish the new administration great luck and great success....

What Lana From Smallville Looks Like Today Warner Bros. By Joey Keogh/Jan. 20, 2021 12:33 pm EST Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DCEU were battling it out at the box office — a little show called Smallville was a must-watch. The Superman prequel found the gorgeous Tom Welling playing Clark Kent, while the even more gorgeous Michael Rosenbaum portrayed his friend turned arch enemy, Lex Luthor (via IMDb). It also had an incredible theme song (warning: don’t click that link unless you’re fully ready for it to take up residence in your brain)....

Mrs. Doubtfire’s Robin Williams helped keep him out of trouble Vince Bucci/Getty Images Lawrence wasn’t even old enough to attend kindergarten by the time he started acting. When he auditioned for Mrs. Doubtfire, he’d already been in the business for some eight years, and, well, child actors have a reputation for, shall we say, losing it. Lawrence’s younger co-star, Mara Wilson, explained why she thinks this happens (via Smithsonian Magazine). “A year in a kid’s life seems like an eternity, and they think anything happening now will happen forever,” she professed....

Why Madison Cawthorn’s Story About His Accident Is Raising Eyebrows Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lana Schwartz/March 3, 2021 11:30 pm EST It’s no exaggeration to say that North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn has certainly made waves during his short time in office. Not long after winning his election in November 2020, he pledged to contest the results of the presidential election that named President Joe Biden the victor over Donald Trump (via the Asheville Citizen-Times), and following Cawthorn’s appearance at a “Stop the Steal” rally preceding the Capitol Hill riots, a government watchdog group is seeking an investigation into the freshman representative’s actions (via The News & Observer)....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Breakfast At Starbucks Drew Angerer/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/July 17, 2020 7:19 pm EST When you’ve got an early start and a packed morning, it’s easy to drop by Starbucks to pick up your morning java and a breakfast to go with it. But before you stop and stare at the goodies packed behind the glass case, healthy eating advocates say you may be better off grabbing your coffee and giving the breakfasts a hard pass, for a variety of reasons....